Rockville Public Library

Toddlers and Preschoolers will experience the joy of creating by exploring art supplies such as paint, paper, playdough and more with no expectation for a formal project. Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty!

Local Event: Process Art Play

Tolland County

Vernon

Connecticut

Process Art Play

Toddlers and Preschoolers will experience the joy of creating by exploring art supplies such as paint, paper, playdough and...

Join us at noon on Thursday, October 1st with our guest speaker. Kathleen Titsworth, Banking Education Coordinator of the Ct. Dept. of Banking.We will also ask those attending to bring non perishable food items as well as toiletries to help stock the library's Give and Take large bookcase food pantry opposite the used books shelves.Remember to checks out our museum passes listed on the library's website under Collections with most having the ability to be printed.Enjoy our Fall season and hope to see you on the 1st.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Friends of Rockville Public Library October Meeting 

Friends of Rockville Public Library October...

Join us at noon on Thursday, October 1st with our guest speaker. Kathleen Titsworth, Banking Education Coordinator of the Ct....

Friends of Rockville Public Library October Meeting 

Looking for a place to meet other parents with young kids? Join us with your little ones to play and make new friends! We will have special toys set up in the Peck Room for you! Ages birth through age 4.

Local Event: Playdate @ the Library

Playdate @ the Library

Looking for a place to meet other parents with young kids? Join us with your little ones to play and make new friends! We will...

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, 10/3/26 9a
9am-5pm
Delicious fun for everyone!
It is time once again for South Windsor’s annual free Apple Fest. It is a family event. Enjoy more than 100 vendors and a variety of food trucks, our signature apple pie and apple cider, craft beer and cocktails, live music and dance performances. Kids' activities include train rides ($5.00), pony rides from 10am to 1pm ($5.00 each), inflatable obstacle course ($5.00), free bounce houses, and the rockin’ rodeo for the little ones. Make sure you take a chance on the gift basket raffle!
FREE parking and admission at the John J. Mitchell Fairgrounds, 75 Brookfield Street, South Windsor, CT. 06074. ATM available. Flat ground and easy access. Please bring a non-perishable donation for the South Windsor Food Bank. For more information: https.www.swapplefest.com 
Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome. More information at <a href="https://www.swapplefest.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.swapplefest.com</a> Facebook&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SWAppleFest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">(20+) Facebook</a>

Local Event: South Windsor Apple Fest 2026

Hartford County

Windsor Locks-East Windsor

South Windsor Apple Fest 2026

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, 10/3/26 9a
9am-5pm
Delicious fun for everyone!
It is time once again for South Windsor’s annual free...

Tag Sale at Vernon

Discover a variety of household goods, vintage barware, and new items at this community tag sale where all prices are negotiable! Shoppers can find everything from Christmas decorations and pet supplies to unique vintage figurines and door hardware, plus larger items like a roll-top desk and a Homelite generator.

Local Event: Tag Sale

Tag Sale

Discover a variety of household goods, vintage barware, and new items at this community tag sale where all prices are...

Join us at the Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center and tour this museum that once served as a gentleman’s farm. Six historical buildings, including an elegant 1911 stable, will be open 1-4 pm for self-tours, with a guided tour from 2-3 pm. Buildings are filled with items and information that were found on the property and tell the story of the families that lived on this historic farm. Also enjoy the gardens and picnic area overlooking the scenic eight acre farm. Free admission; please park at the Red Barn Welcome Center.&nbsp;
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Local Event: Visit the Museum at Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center  

Visit the Museum at Valley Falls Farm and...

Join us at the Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center and tour this museum that once served as a gentleman’s farm. Six...

Visit the Museum at Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center  

Join fellow brick builders in the Peck Room to tackle a challenge or create a masterpiece and have it displayed! Ages 5-12. No registration needed.

Local Event: Lego Club

Lego Club

Join fellow brick builders in the Peck Room to tackle a challenge or create a masterpiece and have it displayed! Ages 5-12. No...

Are you up for a challenge? Grab your explorer hat, bring your friends &amp; family, and get ready to search for the hidden images in the children’s department! Earn a sweet treat as your prize when you complete the hunt!

Local Event: Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger Hunt

Are you up for a challenge? Grab your explorer hat, bring your friends & family, and get ready to search for the hidden images...

Get tangled in creativity! Jellyfish Fun awaits at the library with ocean-themed snacks and a jellyfish craft. For ages 4-12.

Local Event: Under-The-Sea Jellyfish Craft

Under-The-Sea Jellyfish Craft

Get tangled in creativity! Jellyfish Fun awaits at the library with ocean-themed snacks and a jellyfish craft. For ages 4-12.

Registration begins Sept 15th. Call 860-875-5892, ex .2 to register! Professor Petunia is back for another potion party! Starting September 15th you can sign-up and join the fun by creating your own magical, mystical potions! Best for children ages 6-11.

Local Event: Professor Petunia's Potion Party

Professor Petunia's Potion Party

Registration begins Sept 15th. Call 860-875-5892, ex .2 to register!  Professor Petunia is back for another potion party!...

St. Joseph Catholic Church

BINGO&nbsp;the 2nd Friday of Each Month Oct thru Feb!$4000 Cash Bingo - Friday Oct 9, 2026 
$1000 Jackpot Guaranteed Last Game Details On Our Bingo Website <a href="https://onecau.se/stjosephbingo" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">onecau.se/stjosephbingo</a> Play All Night and All Games for as little as $25! Doors Open 5pm - Bingo Starts 6:30PM
13 Total Raffle Prizes ! One Raffle Prize Drawn after each Color Game Sheet! 50" Smart TV Grand Prize Raffle!
Kitchen Menu Hot Dogs $3.00 Grilled Cheese $3.00 White Castle Cheeseburgers 2 for $4 or 3 for $5 Small bowl Garden Salad $3.00 Assorted BAGGED Chips $1.00 Frozen Klondike Ice Cream Bar $1.00 &nbsp; Soda - Bottled Water $1.00 Popcorn $1.50 Coffee - Tea FREE

Local Event: St Joseph Church $4000 Cash Prize Bingo

St Joseph Church $4000 Cash Prize Bingo

BINGO the 2nd Friday of Each Month Oct thru Feb!$4000 Cash Bingo - Friday Oct 9, 2026 
$1000 Jackpot Guaranteed Last Game...

Loom City Cycles

Celebrate the season at this community trail event featuring a relaxed 2-mile walk or a 10-mile bike ride along the Rockville Spur and Hop River Trail. Enjoy coffee and donuts to start the morning, courtesy of Loom City Cycles, while exploring beautiful local trails maintained by Vernon Greenways Volunteers. Friends and neighbors from Vernon, Ellington, and surrounding towns are welcome, and no RSVP is required to join the fun.

Local Event: Fall Foliage Walk Or Bike

Fall Foliage Walk Or Bike

Celebrate the season at this community trail event featuring a relaxed 2-mile walk or a 10-mile bike ride along the Rockville...

Goldilocks has a brand new spooky story! This time instead of a family of bears, it's a monster under the bed! Presented by Lucky Duck Puppets, join in the fun with an original tale about friendship and acceptance to kick off the spooky season!

Local Event: A Hallowen Spooky Spectacular Puppet Show with Lucky Duck Puppets

A Hallowen Spooky Spectacular Puppet Show with...

Goldilocks has a brand new spooky story! This time instead of a family of bears, it's a monster under the bed! Presented by...

A Hallowen Spooky Spectacular Puppet Show with Lucky Duck Puppets

Marcy's House of Beauty

Join us for a wonderful day of food, friends, and giving back! Enjoy Oktoberfest beer and a delicious fish fry held rain or shine, and please remember to bring a new pair or pack of socks in any size to donate.

Local Event: Socktober Oktoberfest Fish Fry

Socktober Oktoberfest Fish Fry

Join us for a wonderful day of food, friends, and giving back! Enjoy Oktoberfest beer and a delicious fish fry held rain or...

Fall Fest is a wonderful time to spend the day with family and friends with a relaxing fall vibe. There will be live music, snacks, games and crafts for all, and more! Rain Date, Oct. 17, 2026.

Local Event: Fall Fest

Fall Fest

Fall Fest is a wonderful time to spend the day with family and friends with a relaxing fall vibe. There will be live music,...

One Date TWO SHOW TIMES!2 PM AND 6 PMJoin the Vernon Cultural District for an interactive murder mystery dinner theater experience featuring a performance by The Acme Mystery Company. Enjoy a catered meal by Beckers Catering while you question suspects, follow clues, or just sit back and let the drama unfold around you. Tickets are $85 and include both the catered dinner and the show.

Local Event: Death Takes a Bow!

Death Takes a Bow!

One Date TWO SHOW TIMES!2 PM AND 6 PMJoin the Vernon Cultural District for an interactive murder mystery dinner theater...

Join us for a fun-filled storytime! No registration required.

Local Event: Lil' Bookworms Storytime

Lil' Bookworms Storytime

Join us for a fun-filled storytime! No registration required.

Join us for Meet a Ballerina with New England Ballet Theatre! The ballerina will read you the Cinderella story, perform a dance from the ballet, lead a movement activity and meet and take photos with you!

Local Event: Meet a Ballerina: Cinderella

Meet a Ballerina: Cinderella

Join us for Meet a Ballerina with New England Ballet Theatre! The ballerina will read you the Cinderella story, perform a dance...

Join us in the Children's Department to Read to a Therapy Dog! All ages are welcome and you can sign-up the day of the event. Thanks to Bright &amp; Beautiful Therapy Dogs for visiting the library!!

Local Event: Read to a Therapy Dog

Read to a Therapy Dog

Join us in the Children's Department to Read to a Therapy Dog!  All ages are welcome and you can sign-up the day of the event....

Ellington Agway

<h2>Find Your Forever Friend at Annual Pet Adoption Event in Ellington</h2>
Since launching the annual event in 2014,&nbsp;Superior Energy and the Connecticut Humane Society have helped more than 100 pets find forever homes while raising thousands of dollars for animals in need.
The longtime community partners are teaming up again for Superior Energy’s 2026 Annual Pet Adoption Event on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Ellington Agway.
The free, rain-or-shine community event brings together local businesses, volunteers, families, and animal lovers with one goal: helping pets find loving homes.
<ul><li>Saturday, Oct. 17</li><li>11 a.m.–1 p.m.</li><li>Ellington Agway, 74 West Road, Ellington, CT</li></ul>
<h3>Event Highlights</h3>
<ul><li>Meet Adoptable Pets: Meet cats, dogs and other animals from the Connecticut Humane Society looking for loving forever homes.</li><li>Adoption Support: Superior Energy will help support adoption costs for pets adopted during the event.</li><li>Pet Supply Savings: Ellington Agway will offer special discounts on pet supplies during the event.</li><li>Veterinary Care Savings: Somers Veterinary Hospital will offer special veterinary care discounts.</li><li>Food &amp; Refreshments: Food and refreshments will be available from DiFiore Ravioli Shop.</li></ul>
Last year’s event helped 31 pets find forever homes and raised more than $10,000 to support Connecticut Humane Society animals in need.
Not ready to adopt? There are still plenty of ways to help. Community members are encouraged to attend, spread the word and support the Connecticut Humane Society and the local organizations helping make the event possible. Donations for pets in need are also greatly appreciated.
For more information, visit <a href="https://propanect.com/events?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PropaneCT.com/events</a>, call <a href="tel:(860)%20875-6221" target="_blank">860-875-6221</a> or email <a href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">info@PropaneCT.com</a>.

Local Event: 2026 Annual Pet Adoption Event

2026 Annual Pet Adoption Event

Find Your Forever Friend at Annual Pet Adoption Event in Ellington
Since launching the annual event in 2014, Superior Energy...

The Mill on the River

Presenting the Watershed History Collective’s second <a href="https://thewatershedcollective.org/events/murder-mystery-dinner/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Murder Mystery Fundraising Dinner.</a> You are cordially invited to step back in time, into the glitz and glamour of the Roaring 20’s to enjoy a night of dinner and intrigue at the Mill on the River resturant in South Windsor.&nbsp; As guests wine and dine, on a delicious buffet dinner and cash bar, an unfortunate event will unfold with an interesting cast of characters. As the sordid drama plays out, guests will have an opportunity to interact with the characters to get to the bottom of this mystery and figure out the culprit and his or her murderous motive.
$100 per person (cash bar) Our last Murder Mystery dinner sold out so don't wait. <a href="https://thewatershedcollective.org/events/murder-mystery-dinner/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Reserve your spot today!</a>&nbsp; Watch for more details at <a href="https://thewatershedcollective.org/events/murder-mystery-dinner/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">TheWatershedCollective.org.</a> <a href="https://u5908805.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.pTw2yy1UQWpX0cXL7HnN2Fg6X32jlNTmRTJNg77r8oFuhZhQLD7RHXcIssyMeKbpXkASCweiemLvle6OaAIi9ZVcrrZ8sIQE7Pw7MpaGocZ3BEelvDES5GJ8qHHKR7wdcEEP_le-2FBC1iEkHsSkKoj-2FaVDR7PNp9zhXk0YAup6IdiC63FE9dt5TD60ILqQTShOoy5j-2Bp1nwip6ZbBTzDXSRDf8zZATV80A0izzVG87eClBZJ7MhmBpHfAKHbtupby-2BMpMRi9qCRS8f9xWU623y8NQrAOs5UiCpnuyC8oSG3pOGIzihYk5pPELZ65XkDhNOV5gRPr8IHuy8LSQ6-2B58EuFdyE82SZY2H1KViuLW6IRJpBfachBylNZFTY9-2BfaOqpTKYq2xmP0GvwYMZPir1M1ZRKAeYB1DI2UwNcacxpTBShhZ3KiLt0jQSZB0IVjIo9rZvp35MNkHR5sd7AcxTY-2Faj0kbrw79ZAyn56UhHc9H1wFOS-2Byl4b5TVeMI4R3nhxwAYts8c7bLeD-2B-2F6yWNK-2BykuSsJqGx1ME3lj-2FmYq1T6KRZ0Q-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>

Local Event: Murder Mystery Dinner!

South Windsor

Murder Mystery Dinner!

Presenting the Watershed History Collective’s second Murder Mystery Fundraising Dinner. You are cordially invited to step back...

Chris Dehnel

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Manchester

Tolland

Jay Kenney

Ellington-Somers

Glastonbury

Windsor

Enfield

Stafford-Willington

Michael Lemanski

Greater Hartford

Talaga Construction - Building the Future, Brick by Brick

Talaga Construction

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More than just construction Discover the legacy of Talaga Construction. With over 50 years of experience, Butch has established a rock-solid...

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The Learning Experience- Vernon CT 

We care for a range of children Ages 6 weeks to 6 years.Explore Our Learn-and-Play Vernon, CT Preschool Curriculum and Characters that Spark Whole‑Child Growth.

We care for a range of children Ages 6 weeks to 6 years.Explore Our Learn-and-Play Vernon, CT Preschool Curriculum and Characters that Spark Whole...

Spring is coming so come by and get your nails done!

Vernon Nails

Hello Vernon, we're the new owners of Vernon Nails located right across from Vernon Pizza. We're a small nail salon offering many fume-free services. We've got over 20 years of experience in this business and are excited to provide our service to the Vernon Community! Visit our google page and give us a call!

Hello Vernon, we're the new owners of Vernon Nails located right across from Vernon Pizza. We're a small nail salon offering many fume-free...

Dustless sanding and refinishing service for hardwood floors

Dustless Hardwood Floors LLC

Dustless Hardwood Floors LLC has proudly served the state of Connecticut since 2006, establishing a reputation as a premier provider of licensed and insured hardwood flooring services. Our specialty lies in advanced dustless sanding and refinishing techniques, utilizing state-of-the-art dust-containment systems that not only minimize airborne particles but also create healthier and cleaner environments, particularly beneficial for clients with allergies or asthma. We are committed to adhering to the rigorous standards set forth by the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), ensuring that all our practices meet industry benchmarks for quality and safety. Our comprehensive range of services includes expert installation, precise sanding, vibrant staining, meticulous repair, and thorough restoration of hardwood floors, tailored to meet the needs of both residential and commercial clients alike. To foster transparency and trust, we offer complimentary in-home estimates, ensuring that each client is fully informed about the project scope, timeline, and costs involved. Our commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in the transparent and straightforward process we maintain throughout each project. With a solid presence on the Better Business Bureau, bolstered by an outstanding reputation and consistently positive customer feedback, Dustless Hardwood Floors LLC stands out as a reliable partner for all your professional hardwood flooring needs. We take pride in our attention to detail, dedication to quality craftsmanship, and responsive customer service that consistently exceeds expectations.

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Saturday, October 3

South Windsor Apple Fest 2026

OCT

3

9:00 AM

75 Brookfield St, South Windsor, CT

Friday, October 9

St Joseph Church $4000 Cash Prize Bingo

OCT

9

6:30 PM

St. Joseph Catholic Church, 33 West St, Vernon, CT

Saturday, October 24

Murder Mystery Dinner!

OCT

24

6:00 PM

The Mill on the River, 989 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT

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South Windsor Apple Fest 2026

St Joseph Church $4000 Cash Prize Bingo

Murder Mystery Dinner!

Talaga Construction

The Learning Experience- Vernon CT

Vernon Nails

Dustless Hardwood Floors LLC